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VIRTUAL GRAND OPENINGS DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONTH MORTGAGE RATES

City of Buckeye

QUARTZ VS QUARTZSITE HOW DID BUCKEYE GET ITS NAME

SEARCH Mark Boisclair Architectural Photography via Maracay Homes

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Closing on your new home can be as easy as an e-closing Digital transaction management systems are quick, accurate and appropriate for today’s market conditions By David M. Brown

ou once had to leave home for your home-closing. Now you don’t even have to leave your computer or smartphone. Digital transaction management systems hold the documents and communications pertaining to your home-closing. They allow you and your team to prepare, examine, sign and update all of the documents required to finalize the sale of your new home. Just log in and you’re set for a complete e-closing. Real estate pros, lenders, title and settlement agents, exchange and relocation companies, builders and consumers all use the available software, said Tyler Newlon, an escrow officer for Pioneer Title Agency. Collaboration portals Some systems are basic digital filing cabinets, an easy way to digitally store documents, notes, contact information and checklists. Others are more complex, functioning as collaboration portals, he explained. “They are used to communicate, ask others within the company to do something, prepare the commitment, record the final documents and send wires,” he said. Requiring a secure log-in, the systems are collaborative because the authorized parties can view or add documents/notes. More advanced collaboration can include integrations between different parties’ systems; these avoid redoing a form that’s already been done. “In some portals, they can order a title with one click,” Newlon said. In others, settlement agents add their fees and regenerate the closing document. “Some title and settlement agents have systems that allow you to open orders, track their progress, add notes, get quotes and manage the transaction,” he added.

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Homebuilders are open for business!

forefront on our website including interactive 3D home-tours, community site-maps, our online design studio and our Flex Design interactive floor plans allowing home-shoppers to add another bedroom, extra kitchen seating or even a generation suite with a kitchenette.” From virtual tours and teleconferenced design Cachet Homes: “Our agents can send a prospect a virtual center visits to “drive-through” contract-signings, tour and walk them through it,” said Sue Goodrich, vice president of sales and marketing for Cachet Homes. “Or a the experience may be a bit different but the outprospective buyer can access virtual tours on our website.” come is the same: a beautiful brand-new home! Pulte Homes: “Our sales consultants can perform real-time By Debra Gelbart video tours of our models and share screens to demonstrate he question: How can consumers visit newpricing or features,” said Trey Bitteker, vice president of sales/ home communities, check out and choose Arizona Division for PulteGroup. features and amenities, and finally, take care Robson Resort Communities: “Buyers can use our website of the paperwork — all while to explore 3D virtual tours and interactive staying within safe-distancing guidelines? floorplans,” said Brian Boylan, vice president “The current The answer: As with pretty much every of sales for Robson. environment has part of life these days, technology has come 7180 Optima Kierland: “Our interactive shown us that, to the rescue. Thank goodness. platform features a 3D-model of the building, now more than ever, floor plans, interactive views from residences, Virtual tools, high-tech approaches renderings of amenities and more,” explained home is one of Here’s a sampling of how some major Valley the most important Crel Vogel, sales manager at the luxury homebuilders are adapting to current market condominium community in Scottsdale. places in our lives.” conditions while still providing relevant Shea Homes: “A customer can see features —Elise Goodell, Maracay Homes information and informative experiences to on the screen during a Zoom call (an online potential homebuyers. video conferencing tool) with the sales agent Maracay Homes: “For many of us, home has turned into as clearly as if they were in the office,” said Ken Peterson, vice our offices, our gyms, our playgrounds, our sanctuary,” said president of sales and marketing for Shea Homes. Elise Goodell, marketing director for Maracay. “That’s why Trilogy by Shea Homes: “Implementing a virtual tour we’ve worked hard to bring virtual homebuying tools to the allows our team to guide shoppers one-on-one,” said Hal Looney, Arizona president, Trilogy by Shea Homes.

Wrapping up can be virtual, too Taylor Morrison: Curbside or “drive-through” closings are offered nationwide, noted Sheryl Palmer, Taylor Morrison chairman and CEO, adding that customers can park outside the title office and a notary will deliver the required documents, all while maintaining appropriate distance.

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Multiple systems Fulton Homes uses several systems to complete all transactions when purchasing a new home. One such system is DocuSign which allows buyers to sign documents remotely and email them to the Tempe-based homebuilder. The company provides web portals for partners to view documents pertaining to each home. “Here we have a lender site, a title company site, a pool company site and all trades have access to their portion for the construction of the home. Buyers have their own password-protected portal and can log in to see all documents for their home,” said Dennis Webb, Fulton’s vice president of operations. (E-CLOSING, continued on page NH3)

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Editor’s note: As noted in our cover story this month, homebuilders are implementing safe-distancing guidelines combined with technology to continue to provide relevant information to prospective homebuyers.

Expert

What’s up (or down) with mortgage rates? Source: Lisa K. Davey, Vice President and Northeast Arizona Retail Division Manager, WaFd Bank Arizona

Pulte Homes

Canyon Views Pulte Homes Location: Jackrabbit Trail north of Camelback Road, Litchﬁeld Park Pricing: From the $250s Size: 1,730–3,554 square-feet Beds/baths: 3–5 bedrooms, 2–4.5 baths

Info: Pulte.com/CanyonViews; 623-900-1453 Description: Ten single- and two-story homedesigns. Community amenities: Planned parks, a soccer ﬁeld, volleyball court, natural open space. How you can view these homes: One-on-one model tours and/or virtual tours are available by appointment.

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What is going on with mortgage rates right now?

Rates are at an historical low; 30-year mortgage rates started declining in October of 2018 and have fluctuated between 4.125 percent and 3.375 percent since June of 2019.

Mortgage rates have always been tied to supply and demand of investors and the 10-year treasury yield. Other factors to consider are inflation, economic growth and your personal wherewithal. Mortgage lenders have pricing adjustors based on the borrower’s credit capacity, debt-to-income ratio, credit score, liquidity and loan-to-value.

Do you see mortgage rates staying low for a while?

In general, what are the main factors that typically inﬂuence mortgage rates?

No lender is going below 3.125 percent for a 30-year mortgage. Thirty-year mortgage rates are determined by investor demand and the 10-year treasury yield which is at a 10-year historical low.

Editor PAULA HUBBS COHEN Paula.Cohen@cox.net

Lennar

Heritage at Asante Lennar Homes Location: 169th Ave. & Grand Ave., Surprise Pricing: From the low $200s Size: 1,200–2,200 square-feet Beds/baths: 2–3 bedrooms, 2–3 baths

Info: Lennar.com; 800-864-1058 Description: Home-designs include Lennar’s Next Gen homes for multigenerational living. Community amenities: Recreation/ﬁtness club, putting course, pool, dog park, pickleball and bocce courts. How you can view these homes: Via selfguided virtual tours with furnishing samples.

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DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONTH

RETREAT TO LUXURY MOUNTAIN LIVING Arroyo Seco Landmark Collection Taylor Morrison

Taylor Morrison

Located in Buckeye, Taylor Morrison’s Arroyo Seco Landmark Collection offers an affordable collection of homes featuring high-quality kitchen appliances, dramatic design touches and energy-saving amenities. Arroyo Seco is a 340-acre master-planned community surrounded by rugged natural terrain, walking trails and regional parks including White Tank Mountain Park, Estrella Mountain Park and Skyline Park.

We invite you to find your refuge at Pine Canyon, a luxury golf community offering distinctive properties in Flagstaff ’s enviably spacious alpine setting. Explore what mountain living looks like to you, whether it’s a lock-and-leave condominium in Pine Canyon’s Mountain Vista neighborhood, or an expansive custom home experience in Coconino Ridge. Regardless of choice and floorplan, one constant at Pine Canyon is every home’s ability to offer unparalleled indooroutdoor living against the backdrop of the stunning San Francisco Peaks and the protected Coconino National Forest. Find your refuge at Pine Canyon and learn about purchase opportunities. Visit pinecanyon.net or call 866.540.1536 to schedule your visit.

Obtain the Property Report or its equivalent required by Federal and State law and read it before signing anything. No Federal or State agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. This is not an offering in any state where prohibited by law. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. All plans, intentions and materials relating to Pine Canyon and the Pine Canyon Club, or any townhome, condominium or single family homes within Pine Canyon, are subject to addition, deletion, revision, change or other modification from time to time at the discretion of the developer without notice.

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Taylor Morrison

Number of homes: 51 Prices: From the low $300s Address: 19827 W. Earll Drive, Buckeye Directions: Located just west of Jackrabbit Trail and north of Thomas Road in Buckeye Beds/baths: 3–5 beds, 2.5–3.5 baths Square-footage: 2,153–3,693 Sales ofﬁce hours: Open by appointment only Phone: 480-630-5038 Website: TaylorMorrison.com

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New tools Among the new technologies is Remote Online Notarization (RON) from Dallasbased Pavaso, which will be effective July 1 in Arizona, according to Tim M. Anderson, the company’s senior vice president of business development and corporate strategy. Instead of meeting with a notary in person, you meet with her/him online, regardless of the locations of the buyer and seller. The notary, however, must be physically located and registered in Arizona with the secretary of state. Anderson pointed out that a series of ID validation and authentication

“These technologies are moving into the mainstream and are enabling new and different ways to close a transaction and provide the best consumer experience.”

protocols, including Knowledge Based Authentication (KBA), are embedded in the software to protect the safety of all participants.

Expert

Source: Cheryl Cooper, Design Consultant, PebbleCreek, Robson Resort Communities

What is the difference between quartz and quartzite?

These products sound like they are the same and are often confused with one another but they do have distinct differences. Quartz is manufactured with a consistent appearance and is made from crushed quartzite ground into various sizes and color pigments to achieve the desired look. It is available in a wide range of colors and patterns. Quartzite is quarried from various locations around the world; each slab will have its own unique regional coloring movement and beauty. Quartzite is harder than granite and often has an appearance movement similar to marble.

Bingo if you said Buckeye!

—Tyler Newlon, Pioneer Title Agency

Ask the

Quartz vs quartzite

What town in Arizona is named after the state tree of Ohio?

When and where would you use one versus the other?

Both products are suited for interior use, most commonly as kitchen countertops. Quartzite is also suited for outdoor use in a covered area.

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Is the pricing about the same?

Quartzite would be considered middle- to higher-end. The costs for quartz varies considerably depending upon the brand and warranty. Solid-color quartz can be comparable to granite slabs; however, the more marbleized and ornate quartz slabs make them comparable to quartzite.

urrently, several new-home builders are building in Buckeye including Maracay Homes, K. Hovnanian Homes, Taylor Morrison, Pulte Homes, Mattamy Homes and more. Formerly a farming and agriculture hub, this little town took off in the last decade or two and is now one of the fastestgrowing cities in the country. But what’s the back-story of Buckeye and why do so many Ohio sports fans make their way to the city for selfies to send back home?

The O-Hi-O inﬂuence The story goes that Buckeye was founded in 1877 by Thomas Clanton who called the area “Sidney.” However, eight years later, three gentlemen from Ohio — Malie Jackson, J.L. Spain and Henry Mitchell — followed the lead of Jack Swilling in Phoenix and laid out the first water canal in the area. They named it “Buckeye” in honor of their native state which has

City of Buckeye

enjoyed the tree-based moniker, The Buckeye State, since the mid-1800s. In 1888, the first Post Office opened in the area and was named the Buckeye Post Office. Dramatic changes Fast forward to 1910 and Sidney was re-platted as Buckeye; it then was incorporated in 1929. Decades later, in 2014, the town became a city. The population of Buckeye has changed dramatically over the last century. In fact, in 1910, the Census listed just 684 residents; single-family residential housing permits for 2019 forecast that some 85,000 people now call Buckeye home — many of whom have purchased a new home in this lovely part of the Phoenix metropolitan area that is still dotted with plenty of open-space, farms and fields. Source: Adapted from information provided by the City of Buckeye

Q A

Are both surfaces durable?

Both products are stone but even so it is recommended to use protection such as a cutting board or trivet when prepping meals and with hot cookware.

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1 Arbors Pulte Homes Final Opportunities! From the $500s 24th St. & E. Southern Ave., Phoenix Pulte.com/Arbors 800-810-1275 2

Ascend at Villago K. Hovnanian® Homes Final Opportunities! From the upper $200s Lakeside Pkwy & Pacific Way, Casa Grande khov.com/ascend-villago 877-546-8669 Aspire at Maricopa Meadows K. Hovnanian® Homes From the mid $200s Bowlin Rd., west of AZ-347, Maricopa khov.com/MaricopaMeadows 877-546-8669

Aspire at Villago K. Hovnanian® Homes From the upper $100s Lakeside Pkwy & Kona Dr., Casa Grande khov.com/aspire-villago 877-546-8669

Encore at Eastmark Taylor Morrison 55+: From the upper $200s Eastmark Pkwy & Encore, Mesa TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

The Estates at Eastmark Summit & Venture II Collections Taylor Morrison From the upper $300s Ray Rd. & Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Cadence – Cactus Series Pulte Homes Final Opportunity From the low $300s Ray Rd. & Ellsworth Rd., Mesa Pulte.com/CadenceCactus

Canopy Maracay Homes Coming Soon! From the mid $400s to mid $500s East of Lindsay Rd., South of Ocotillo Rd., Chandler MaracayHomes.com 480-448-1219

Copper Bend Maracay Homes From the high $400s NW corner of Hunt Hwy & 172nd St., east of Higley, Gilbert MaracayHomes.com 480-448-1219 The Crossings at Meridian Toll Brothers Final Opportunity Move-In Ready Homes Available From the mid $300s 22793 E. Via Del Sol, Queen Creek TheCrossingsatMeridian.com 480-656-9196

Eastmark Endeavor Collection Taylor Morrison From the mid $300s S. Ellsworth Rd. & E. Ray Rd., Mesa TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Encanterra®, a Trilogy® Resort Community Shea Homes ® From the mid $200s Quick Move-Ins Available 1035 E. Combs Rd., Queen Creek SheaHomes.com/Encanterra 855-322-2395

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Haven The Retreats Mattamy Homes From the upper $300s Pecos Rd. east of Alma School Rd., Chandler MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226

Promontory at Foothills West — Summit Collection Taylor Morrison From the mid $500s NW of Pecos & 27th Ave., Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Legacy at Seville Toll Brothers Final Opportunity Model Home For Sale From $1.5 million 3875 E. Alameda Lane, Gilbert TollBrothers.com/AZ 480-629-5353

Heritage at Meridian Taylor Morrison From the mid $400s Ocotillo Rd. & Meridian Rd., Queen Creek TaylorMorrison.com 480-630-4744

Robson Ranch A Robson Resort Community (Active Adult) Sales Office open by appointment only From the low $200s I-10 & Jimmie Kerr Blvd, Eloy/Casa Grande area Robson.com 520-426-3300

Madison Park Keystone Homes From the high $300s Final Opportunity 12221 E. Pecos Rd., Chandler MadisonParkChandler.com 480-422-0655

Homestead at Meridian Taylor Morrison From the low $300s Ocotillo Rd. & Signal Butte Rd., Queen Creek TaylorMorrison.com 480-630-4744

Navarro Groves Maracay Homes SOLD OUT From the high $600s West of 32nd St., south of Baseline Rd., Phoenix MaracayHomes.com 480-448-1219

Horizons at Meridian Taylor Morrison From the mid $300s Ocotillo Rd. & Signal Butte Rd., Queen Creek TaylorMorrison.com 480-630-4744

Ovation at Meridian Taylor Morrison 55+ Community From the mid $200s Ocotillo Rd. & Meridian Rd., Queen Creek TaylorMorrison.com 480-630-4744 Parkside at Anthem at Merrill Ranch Pulte Homes From the high $100s New Homesites Available Merrill Ranch Pkwy & Hunt Hwy, Florence Pulte.com/Parkside 888-932-2266

Lakeview Trails at Morrison Ranch Maracay Homes From the mid $500s NE corner of Warner Rd. & Higley Rd., Gilbert MaracayHomes.com 480-448-1219

Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Del Webb Homes From the $200s Merrill Ranch Pkwy & Hunt Hwy, Florence DelWebb.com/SunCityAnthem 877-937-6396

Terravella Voyage Collection Taylor Morrison Coming Soon Ellsworth Rd. & Queen Creek Rd., Queen Creek TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Tavera Park Mattamy Homes Final Opportunities Quick Move-Ins From the low $300s Final opportunities being sold from Tavera Vista, across the street MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226

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Terravella Expedition Collection Taylor Morrison Now Open From the upper $300s Ellsworth Rd. & Queen Creek Rd., Queen Creek TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Terravella Legacy Collection Taylor Morrison Now Open From the low $300s Ellsworth Rd. & Queen Creek Rd., Queen Creek TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Tavera Vista Mattamy Homes Final Opportunities From the low $300s NW corner of Guadalupe Road & Loop 202, Mesa MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226

Spur Cross Maracay Homes Now Open! From the high $400s Signal Butte & Ocotillo Rd., Queen Creek MaracayHomes.com 480-448-1219

24 The Lakes at Annecy Maracay Homes From the high $200s North of Loop 202, Val Vista & Parkview Dr. (Pecos), Gilbert MaracayHomes.com 480-448-1219

Toll Brothers at Whitewing Toll Brothers National Award-Winning Community Final Homesites Released From the upper $800s 2731 E. Pelican Ct., Gilbert TollBrothersAtWhitewing.com 480-306-8655

Arroyo Seco Maracay Homes Now Open! From the low $400s Osborn Rd. & 199th Ave., Buckeye MaracayHomes.com 480-448-1219

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Windermere Ranch Maracay Homes From the low $500s NE corner of Riggs Rd. & Cooper Rd., Chandler MaracayHomes.com 480-448-1219

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Cachet at The Wigwam Cachet Homes Villas/Condos: From the $280s Townhomes: From the $340s Single-Family Homes: From the $360s Litchfield Rd. & W. Village Pkwy, Litchfield Park CachetAtTheWigwam.com 623-385-0129

Whispering Rock Taylor Morrison Final Opportunity Coronado Rd. & Germann Rd., Gilbert TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Tierra Montana Discovery, Encore & Passage Collections Taylor Morrison Coming Soon 51st Ave. & Carver Rd., Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Whitewing at Whisper Ranch Toll Brothers New Homesites Released Amenity-Rich Luxury Community From the mid $600s 19899 E. Natalie Way, Queen Creek WhitewingAtWhisperRanch.com 480-542-1404

Arroyo Seco Landmark Collection Taylor Morrison Now Open From the low $300s Jackrabbit Trail & Thomas Rd., Buckeye TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Waterston Maracay Homes From the low $500s NW of Val Vista Dr. & Chandler Heights Rd., Gilbert MaracayHomes.com 480-448-1219

Solano at Sienna Hills Mattamy Homes From the mid $200s Sienna Hills Pkwy north of McDowell Rd., Buckeye MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226

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Victoria Heights Discovery Collection Taylor Morrison Now Open From the low $300s Ocotillo Rd. & Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Affinity at Verrado K. Hovnanian® Homes From the mid $200s McDowell Rd. west of Verrado Way, Buckeye khov.com/affinity-verrado 877-546-8669

Brookside At Arroyo Seco Mattamy Homes From the upper $200s NW corner of 195th Ave. & W. Thomas Rd., Buckeye MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226

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Blue Horizons Meadow & Estate Series Pulte Homes Model Homes For Sale From the low $200s Jackrabbit Trail & Van Buren St., Buckeye Pulte.com/BlueHorizonsEstate Pulte.com/BlueHorizonsMeadow

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Harmony at Meridian Taylor Morrison From the low $300s Ocotillo Rd. & Signal Butte Rd., Queen Creek TaylorMorrison.com 480-630-4744

Haven The Lofts Mattamy Homes From the mid $300s Pecos Rd. east of Alma School Rd., Chandler MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226

Bellaza II Taylor Morrison From the mid $500s Ocotillo Rd. & Lindsay Rd., Chandler TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Single-Family Developments

16 Greenfield Ranch Summit Collection Taylor Morrison Now Open From the mid $500s Greenfield Rd. & Queen Creek, Gilbert TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Harvest Pulte Homes Coming Soon SW corner of Riggs Rd. & Gary Rd., Queen Creek Pulte.com/Harvest 480-378-0538

Bellaza Taylor Morrison From the upper $500s Gilbert Rd. & Ocotillo Rd., Chandler TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Master-Planned Communities

Avance Maracay Homes From the high $300s to low $600s SE corner of 7th St. & Dobbins Rd., Phoenix MaracayHomes.com 480-448-1219

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7 CantaMia at Estrella Taylor Morrison 55+: From the low $200s Estrella Pkwy & Willis Rd., Goodyear TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738 Canyon Views Pulte Homes Models Now Open! From the mid $200s 19686 W. San Miguel Ave., Buckeye Pulte.com/CanyonViews 623-900-1453

9 Crestwood at Canyon Trails Mattamy Homes From the mid $200s North of Cotton Lane & Yuma Rd., Goodyear MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226 El Prado Discovery & Landmark Collections Taylor Morrison Coming Soon 79th Ave. & Camelback Rd., Glendale TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Las Brisas — Discovery II & Encore II Collections Taylor Morrison From the mid $200s Perryville Rd. & Lower Buckeye Rd., Goodyear TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Las Brisas Expedition Collection Taylor Morrison Now Open From the low $300s Perryville Rd. & Lower Buckeye Rd., Goodyear TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

Lucero Pulte Homes From the low $300s Estrella Pkwy & Hillside Dr., Goodyear Pulte.com/Lucero 800-665-4137

SOUTHWEST Lucero in Estrella Taylor Morrison From the upper $200s Estrella Pkwy & Hillside Dr., Goodyear TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738

PebbleCreek A Robson Resort Community (Active Adult) Sales Office open by appointment only From the $290s PebbleCreek Pkwy & Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear Robson.com 623-935-6700

Reflection Bay at Estrella Mattamy Homes From the mid $300s San Miguel Dr. south of Elliot Dr., Goodyear MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226

Victory at Verrado – K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons Active Lifestyle From the mid $300s Victory Blvd east of Verrado Way khov.com/VictoryVerrado 877-546-8669

17 17 Rio Paseo Maracay Homes From the low $200s NW corner of Bullard Ave. & Encanto Blvd, Goodyear MaracayHomes.com 480-448-1219 18 Roosevelt Park Mattamy Homes From the mid $200s 107th Ave. and Van Buren St., Avondale MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226 Rosewood Golf Villas at Estrella Rosewood Homes From the $330s Move-In Ready Homes Available Along the Golf Club of Estrella 12152 S. 178th Ave., Goodyear RosewoodGolfVillas.com 623-518-9006

Victory at Verrado — Venture II Collection Taylor Morrison 55+: From the upper $300s Verrado Way & I-10, Buckeye TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738 Vista De Montana Pulte Homes From the low $200s Jackrabbit Trail & Van Buren St., Buckeye Pulte.com/VistaDeMontana 866-246-8456

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RV garages, Goodell said. “The difference between RV and accessory garages lies in the sizing of the garage. Our RV garages have much higher ceilings than accessory garages with doors sized at 14-feet tall providing easy entry for most of today’s popular RV models.” Accessory garages, she explained, are often separated, or detached, from the main garage, providing space for a workshop, storage for outdoor gear or another vehicle like a boat.

RV excited! Extra-large garages gaining in popularity By Debra Gelbart

V garages, large enough for a recreational vehicle, an ATV, a trailer or perhaps a workshop, are growing in popularity among homebuilders and homebuyers. Maracay Homes, for example, offers RV garages at five of its communities in Peoria, Buckeye, Gilbert and Queen Creek. “Since we started offering RV and accessory garages in 2017 with the launch of The Meadows in Peoria,” said Elise Goodell with Maracay, “we’ve seen a continued demand for this option and we believe it has everything to do with the unique location of the Valley.” All types of buyers are interested “Maracay communities are located near regional and municipal parks that offer hiking, biking, boating, camping and horseback riding,” Goodell said. “Having that extra space in your home to store camping gear, hiking equipment and additional vehicles like an RV or even an off-road vehicle is a must-have and that’s why we continue to offer RV and accessory garages whether attached to the home or detached.”

In Surprise, Lennar’s Asante community is comprised of four neighborhoods, one of which offers RV garages as a standard feature. Indeed: “All of the homes in this community have an RV garage,” said Alan Jones, division president for Lennar. “All types of buyers — RV-ers, car people, toy people, workshop people — are interested in these garages. About 50 percent of our buyers are using them for an RV.” For

those who do, Lennar offers garages that are 50-feet long and 14-feet tall, where you can “park RVs that are up to Class A size,” Jones said. RV garages have been so popular with homebuyers that Lennar plans to offer RV garages at additional communities in the future.

Check out their references and referrals — and ask plenty of questions By David M. Brown

How to ﬁnd an agent “Ask friends, family and colleagues if they have recommendations for a REALTOR® or go to aaronline.com to find a real estate professional in your area, said Mary Roberts, 2020 president of Arizona REALTORS, a Phoenix-based association representing approximately 53,000 brokers statewide. She is also a REALTOR and associate broker living and working in Lake Havasu City. Yelp, Zillow and Google-searches are also helpful ways to find an agent in your area. “When I meet someone who came to me from the internet, typically the more

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savvy clients have done their research and interviewed at least three agents,” said Rebecca Hidalgo Rains, who is with Berkshire Hathaway in Chandler. Ask plenty of questions When interviewing prospective agents, be specific with your questions. “Ask how long they have been a REALTOR and if they are a full-time agent,” Roberts said. “Make sure you feel comfortable with their style and communications methods.” Hixson suggested asking questions such as: • For my timeline and desired financial outcome, what are my options? • If I listed my home, how would you market my home? • Would I be working exclusively with you, an assistant or a larger team? • What makes you different than other agents who frequently sell homes in my neighborhood?

Plenty of options With Maracay’s Flex Design program, homebuyers can opt for adding a garage service-door, bathrooms, additional lighting and electrical outlets, a rear

Accessory vs RV garage Maracay offers detached accessory garages and both attached and detached

How to choose an agent to sell your current home

ore than 60 percent of newhome buyers must sell their current home in order to purchase a new one, said Tyler Hixson, real estate partnerships lead at the Phoenix office of Opendoor. Hixson said that the right real estate agent is usually instrumental in attaining that goal, defining the right person as “someone who understands your timeline and expectations and can deliver on both.”

Cost parameters Depending on the style and size of the garage, you can expect to pay between $30,000 and $40,000 more for an RV garage-equipped home than for a home without an RV garage. “The cost is for the RV garage and the larger lot needed to accommodate the larger garage,” Jones said, adding that RV and accessory garages are a great feature for homeowners who need a lot of extra storage. “These spaces offer just about everything a vehicle-enthusiast or hobbylover could want.”

• What technology tools do you utilize? • How would we primarily be communicating? Rains has a 20-question list that focuses on the following issues: • Why should I trust you to sell my home? • How long have you been licensed in Arizona? • How many listings do you have and how many have you sold this past year? • What’s your list-to-sales ratio and average days on the market? • Can you provide three references for clients you’ve sold homes for? Most important is finding someone who understands the current market. “You also want someone who does it as a full-time job, not a side-hobby,” Hixson said. “In short, you need an expert.”

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Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Unless your agent has an immediate qualified buyer at your price, he or she will list your home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the inventory database on which homes coming to the market, currently active or pending, are listed. “If a home-seller truly wants to get as many potential buyers [as possible] to be made aware of their home for sale, they should make sure their home is in the MLS as it invites other agents to help sell the home,” Roberts said. “It is crucial to have your home listed in the MLS,” Rains added. “This way you ensure that every potential buyer possible is aware your home is available for purchase.”

Alternative options An alternative home-selling approach is via a company such as Opendoor, which enables you to go online to request an offer and quickly sell your home, with or without the assistance of an agent.

How it works: Tell the company about your home, and if it qualiﬁes, Opendoor will prepare an all-cash offer. If you like the offer, Opendoor will schedule an in-person home assessment. Then you choose the close-date and are paid within a few days.